Private Tour

The History of London City Center Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Start off your trip to London with a 2.5 hour exclusive guided walking tour detailing the city’s rich history. Our top rated guides will take you through the city’s center, starting at the historic Covent Garden and visiting the major landmarks that played a role in creating the city we know today. Finally your guide will end with the exterior of Westminster Abbey. Entry or tour of interior Westminster Abbey NOT INCLUDED.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside. This tour finishes with entry tickets to the beautiful Westminster Abbey. Guided Tour of the Westminster Abbey NOT INCLUDED. IMPORTANT! We only provide entry at the end of the tour. Interior of Abbey is unguided and you can visit on your own

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)

Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Guided Walking Tour

Duration 2.5 Hours

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)

Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

Covent Garden

You will start your tour at Covent Garden, an area of London whose thriving history started as early as the 7th century as a Saxon settlement. It is a must-see destination for anyone who enjoys, shopping, theatre, restaurants, bars, history and culture.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Trafalgar Square

You will then pass through Trafalgar Square where you will learn all about the history of this public square which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain. During its history, the square has been a place for protests and demonstrations which continue to this day.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Spanish Tour

Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Private French Tour

Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English

Save money by booking a small group tour of 8 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Private English Tour

Private Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours;Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour with Lucy.
John K,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lucy was wonderful. We booked this tour for 12 people or less in the group, and my wife and I were the only two. If two people book it, then the tour will go. So it was very intimate and she guided the tour to emphasize What we wanted to see. She is very informative and took us to places not on the normal tour because it was just the three of us along. Definitely recommend Lucy again and definitely recommend this tour.
A first rate experience
amylD7198HB,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andi was excellent! He navigated very well around all of the Ve Day obstructions. He gave us so many historical facts and stories. He pointed out little things on the buildings we would have never spotted. Phenomenal couple of hours spent learning about England. Would highly recommend!!!
Excellent tour
msalmar,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, excellent guide. Jamie was super knowledgeable and gave us lots of history at each site. We really enjoyed it.
Tour guide was amazing....
Mohammed M,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour guide was amazing. Friendly and informative. Would love to go to another tour with him. Enjoyed rich history
Short but impactful tour - highly recommend!
Jill C,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
For a short hop to Europe, this was a fast, super packed way to see London. Our guide, Sheldon, provided great historical perspective. He timed our tour perfectly to see the changing the guard. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Although the weather was quite cold and rainy, Sheldon kept us warm with knowledge and convenience.
Great Experience!
90luwanah,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jake was wonderful and so knowledgeable about the area and the history. He gave us the story behind several common sayings woven unto thr history of people and events on our tour. He was eager to answer our questions and walked at a comfortable pace for the group but made sure to get us to Westminter Abbey at our appointed time. Great experience!
London City Walk
953hunterr,
May 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jaime was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history. He answered our questions with very informing insight and was extremely helpful with everything.
Incredible/must do tour
Z7035HMshannonc,
Sep 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wesley was an incredible guide!! He was so knowledgeable about the area and made it a fun experience!! He checked in with us regularly and made sure we got all the pictures we wanted! This was a must do tour!!!
We had a great time
Marie M,
Sep 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jake was wonderful. Super knowledgeable and attentive. We recommend it. It was a nice way to have a glimpse of the royal history and historical monuments in London
Excellent experience, our tour guide Becky was fantastic. 5 stars, I’d give 10 stars if I could.
S8232OJanthonyp,
Feb 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Becky was a superb guide, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Due to a strike outside of anyone’s control we were unable to visit the British Museum as originally planned, regardless Becky devised a plan for a full walking tour of multiple neighborhoods rich in history and interesting things to see. I would gladly work with her and Babylon Tours again.